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Factory of the Gods #4
The Guns of Keldora
The raiders were stopped. Now, the Waste rises.
After battling the raiding party, Julian has some breathing room. The forces of the Green are reeling from their ultimate weapon’s failure, giving him some respite from their attacks. However, a new Dark Lord is rising to challenge him. The town of Cast Off has grown into a tempting target for other Wastelanders, and the Gods of the Waste have realized that Julian is a threat to their power that must be stopped.
To do so, they’ve resurrected an ancient power to aid their cause. Julian has faced gods, monsters, and armies. Now, he has to hold back the ancient intellect that drives the Hive - and learn the terrible secret behind that power. Good thing Julian isn’t planning for a stand up fight.
It’s time for another bug hunt.
After battling the raiding party, Julian has some breathing room. The forces of the Green are reeling from their ultimate weapon’s failure, giving him some respite from their attacks. However, a new Dark Lord is rising to challenge him. The town of Cast Off has grown into a tempting target for other Wastelanders, and the Gods of the Waste have realized that Julian is a threat to their power that must be stopped.
To do so, they’ve resurrected an ancient power to aid their cause. Julian has faced gods, monsters, and armies. Now, he has to hold back the ancient intellect that drives the Hive - and learn the terrible secret behind that power. Good thing Julian isn’t planning for a stand up fight.
It’s time for another bug hunt.
248 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 30, 2021
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July 28, 2021
Introduction
The Factory of the Gods is an inventive and engrossing LitRPG series from Alex Raizman. This series consists of four books (so far) - they are 'The Wastes of Keldora', 'The Trains of Keldora', 'The Motors of Keldora', and 'The Guns of Keldora'. It is set in the same universe as Dinosaur Dungeon.
Context
The story starts with Kurli, an Aelif, who casts a spell to find someone or something that can have a possibility of saving her village. This spell ends up transporting Julian, a slightly autistic nerd and failed entrepreneur, from Earth to Keldora, where Kurli is. Julian discovers that magic exists on Keldora as his phone bonds to a Godcore and gives Julian the ability to create items. The rest of the story is about Julian overcomes his failings and uses his intelligence and knowledge to try and bring some semblance of peace and prosperity to the Wastes (where Kurli lives). He has to try and survive other Gods and Heroes who oppose any kind of development in the Wastes. Each book in the series has Julian overcoming more and more difficult challenges by inventing something new and changing the lives of the people for the better (hopefully).
LitRPG
The LitRPG elements are good and quite different from what I am used to seeing with other authors. There are the standard templates like tanks, bruisers, clerics, druids, wizards etc. But there are also a lot of new classes like 'Creators', 'Enthrallers', etc along with variations on existing classes that are new to me.
Julian is a creator i.e. his class allows him to create 'stuff' based on blueprints that he comes up and the availability of appropriate materials. In addition to the base class, there are specialisations that come up as a Hero, God or Dungeon levels up. The way they level up is also a bit unique since different classes need different 'investitures' to gain experience. For example - some of them level up by getting access to lightning (i.e. electricity), or fire or physical force. The concept of 'cores' i.e. Hero Cores, God Cores, Mana Cores and Dungeon Cores also make this LitRPG stand-out by establishing different types of entities as well as giving them competing and vastly differing abilities.
As the story unfolds, we find out that each world has its own set of rules too, mimicking some of the popular RPGs out there. This adds an additional level of complexity.
Plot, Pacing & Writing
The plot is good by LitRPG standards. Julian is not driven by aggrandisement but rather from a
altruistic perspective. While his initial focus is his survival, and then, his adopted 'village'. Eventually, he reaches a stage where he is trying to bring peace and prosperity to the region. I like this approach since it is a bit more open-ended than plots that focus on vengeance or FedEx quests. In fact, I was quite reminded of Terry Pratchett's later books like Making Money, when I read the first couple of books. While not quite as humorous or filled with dry wit, the core idea of introducing modern concepts into a low technology world and seeing what happens, is the same.
The pacing is definitely above average, with very little portions that drag. The writing is quite good too.
Conclusion
The 'Factory of the Gods' is an inventive LitRPG series. I like the Universe that this series lives in, I like the character classes, and the story so far. The fourth book ends at a tantalising point and I would love to read the next instalments.
The Factory of the Gods is an inventive and engrossing LitRPG series from Alex Raizman. This series consists of four books (so far) - they are 'The Wastes of Keldora', 'The Trains of Keldora', 'The Motors of Keldora', and 'The Guns of Keldora'. It is set in the same universe as Dinosaur Dungeon.
Context
The story starts with Kurli, an Aelif, who casts a spell to find someone or something that can have a possibility of saving her village. This spell ends up transporting Julian, a slightly autistic nerd and failed entrepreneur, from Earth to Keldora, where Kurli is. Julian discovers that magic exists on Keldora as his phone bonds to a Godcore and gives Julian the ability to create items. The rest of the story is about Julian overcomes his failings and uses his intelligence and knowledge to try and bring some semblance of peace and prosperity to the Wastes (where Kurli lives). He has to try and survive other Gods and Heroes who oppose any kind of development in the Wastes. Each book in the series has Julian overcoming more and more difficult challenges by inventing something new and changing the lives of the people for the better (hopefully).
LitRPG
The LitRPG elements are good and quite different from what I am used to seeing with other authors. There are the standard templates like tanks, bruisers, clerics, druids, wizards etc. But there are also a lot of new classes like 'Creators', 'Enthrallers', etc along with variations on existing classes that are new to me.
Julian is a creator i.e. his class allows him to create 'stuff' based on blueprints that he comes up and the availability of appropriate materials. In addition to the base class, there are specialisations that come up as a Hero, God or Dungeon levels up. The way they level up is also a bit unique since different classes need different 'investitures' to gain experience. For example - some of them level up by getting access to lightning (i.e. electricity), or fire or physical force. The concept of 'cores' i.e. Hero Cores, God Cores, Mana Cores and Dungeon Cores also make this LitRPG stand-out by establishing different types of entities as well as giving them competing and vastly differing abilities.
As the story unfolds, we find out that each world has its own set of rules too, mimicking some of the popular RPGs out there. This adds an additional level of complexity.
Plot, Pacing & Writing
The plot is good by LitRPG standards. Julian is not driven by aggrandisement but rather from a
altruistic perspective. While his initial focus is his survival, and then, his adopted 'village'. Eventually, he reaches a stage where he is trying to bring peace and prosperity to the region. I like this approach since it is a bit more open-ended than plots that focus on vengeance or FedEx quests. In fact, I was quite reminded of Terry Pratchett's later books like Making Money, when I read the first couple of books. While not quite as humorous or filled with dry wit, the core idea of introducing modern concepts into a low technology world and seeing what happens, is the same.
The pacing is definitely above average, with very little portions that drag. The writing is quite good too.
Conclusion
The 'Factory of the Gods' is an inventive LitRPG series. I like the Universe that this series lives in, I like the character classes, and the story so far. The fourth book ends at a tantalising point and I would love to read the next instalments.
August 31, 2021
Finally!
So spoilers ahead.
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I’m so happy he finally got a core! It doesn’t really matter which type, I’m just glad he isn’t defenceless anymore. I’ve been waiting for this for sometime now, and this was actually why I initially put off reading this book. In my opinion, this book was much better than the earlier books in the series, there was much more world building and there was also more character development. I’m sure I’m rambling but I just can’t wait for the next instalment!
So spoilers ahead.
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I’m so happy he finally got a core! It doesn’t really matter which type, I’m just glad he isn’t defenceless anymore. I’ve been waiting for this for sometime now, and this was actually why I initially put off reading this book. In my opinion, this book was much better than the earlier books in the series, there was much more world building and there was also more character development. I’m sure I’m rambling but I just can’t wait for the next instalment!
June 3, 2021
Fun
A bit cleaner than previous novels, but still more simple mistakes than should be in a finished product.
The larger plot moved forward several steps as they continued to defend the town in the Waste. A definite turning point, with dungeons coming online.
I’m gonna keep reading.
A bit cleaner than previous novels, but still more simple mistakes than should be in a finished product.
The larger plot moved forward several steps as they continued to defend the town in the Waste. A definite turning point, with dungeons coming online.
I’m gonna keep reading.
December 14, 2023
Great series buuut
It needs some spelling changes for the last book and this one simple things like on page 59 it says done instead of drone like I said simple things. Still for any readers who have not yet read the series GREAT plot and story telling, also love the truck-kun references.
It needs some spelling changes for the last book and this one simple things like on page 59 it says done instead of drone like I said simple things. Still for any readers who have not yet read the series GREAT plot and story telling, also love the truck-kun references.
June 2, 2021
Way too short
The story progressed but felt way too short. I want more! There is a definite need for some edits as the read stumbles with minor text issues. Fun and fast paced. I hope the next is longer though.
The story progressed but felt way too short. I want more! There is a definite need for some edits as the read stumbles with minor text issues. Fun and fast paced. I hope the next is longer though.
June 5, 2021
Enjoyable series
This book was a bit... shorter. But still great! I think the pacing of it was perfect and turning it into a larger book wasn’t necessary.
I liked the twists and turns - but wanted to preface the review with that expectation. Still a great read.
This book was a bit... shorter. But still great! I think the pacing of it was perfect and turning it into a larger book wasn’t necessary.
I liked the twists and turns - but wanted to preface the review with that expectation. Still a great read.
October 28, 2021
Great book!
I really loved where this book is going all the action and stuff. I was actually worried about the main character at one point and so excited when things worked out so great for him! I can’t wait for the next book
I really loved where this book is going all the action and stuff. I was actually worried about the main character at one point and so excited when things worked out so great for him! I can’t wait for the next book
January 20, 2023
Ramping Up
This series has been very enjoyable the whole ride, but this book has me more excited than ever. The introduction of new unknowns is always welcome in any ongoing series, and the changes that happen in this book are certainly meeting that threshold.
This series has been very enjoyable the whole ride, but this book has me more excited than ever. The introduction of new unknowns is always welcome in any ongoing series, and the changes that happen in this book are certainly meeting that threshold.
April 24, 2022
Yo! Best book yet in this series. Some major w’s and developments
September 8, 2021
The Dungeon Core Element Grows.
Julian's God Core phone has advanced to being able to produce firearms. Naturally he and Ryne will produce many of them to deal with the Hives and an unknown threat which is rising in the Waste.
Pholma is capturing new creatures to use as mobs for himself as Keldora's first Dungeon in millennia. Perhaps he won't be reduced to nibbling adventurers to death with mice.
This is an Isekai/LitRPG/Dungeon Core/Fantasy novel which is the fourth in the "Factory of the Gods" Series. I strongly reading the series from the first book, _The Wastes of Keldora_.
Julian's God Core phone has advanced to being able to produce firearms. Naturally he and Ryne will produce many of them to deal with the Hives and an unknown threat which is rising in the Waste.
Pholma is capturing new creatures to use as mobs for himself as Keldora's first Dungeon in millennia. Perhaps he won't be reduced to nibbling adventurers to death with mice.
This is an Isekai/LitRPG/Dungeon Core/Fantasy novel which is the fourth in the "Factory of the Gods" Series. I strongly reading the series from the first book, _The Wastes of Keldora_.
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